UNlCORN ROOT — UVA-URSI — VALERIAN. 159 



UNICORN ROOT, FALSE. Chamaelirium luteum. 



Synonym — Starwort, Helonias, Helonias dioica, 

 Helonias lutea. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Tonic, diuretic. Acts as a general tonic in 

 dyspepsia and in weakness of the reproductive organs. 

 Also given in spermatorrhoea. 



Preparations — Fluid extract : Dose, \-\ drachm. 

 Helonin : Dose, 2-4 grains. 



UNICORN ROOT, TRUE. Aletris farinosa. 



Synonym — Blazing Star. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Tonic and stomachic. As a female tonic it 

 has but few equals and may be given in all cases of 

 debility. Small doses only should be given, as large 

 ones produce nausea and giddiness. 



Preparations — Powdered root: Dose, 4-10 grains. 

 Fluid extract : Dose, ^-1 drachm. Aletrin : Dose, \-i 

 grains. 



UVA-URSI. Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi. 



Synonym — Bearberry. 



Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Mucilaginous, astringent, diuretic. Has a 

 specific action on the urinary organs and is especially 

 useful in cases of gravel, ulceration of kidneys or 

 bladder, catarrh, gleet, leucorrhcea and menorrhagia. 

 The infusion of 1 ounce to a pint of boiling water is 

 taken in wineglassful doses 3-4 times a day. 



Preparation — Fluid extract: Dose, ^-1 drachm. 



VALERIAN. Valeriana officinalis. 



Synonym — Great Wild Valerian. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Anodyne, antispasmodic, nervine. May 

 be given in all cases of nervous debility and irritation, 



